Carbofuran from Japan
Carbofuran is an aromatic heterocyclic carbamate pesticide containing oxygen hetero-atoms, used primarily as a systemic insecticide for soil and foliar applications on crops like corn and soybeans. It falls under HTS 2932.99.21.00 as an aromatic pesticide with oxygen-containing heterocyclic structure. Technical grade carbofuran is imported as the active ingredient for pesticide formulation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• EPA registration required; provide product label and safety data sheets at entry
• FIFRA compliance mandatory - ensure pesticide registration before import
• Technical material purity certification needed to avoid reclassification